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Call for papers - Advances in minimally invasive orthopedic surgery

Guest Editors

Hisashi Koga, MD, PhD, Iwai Medical Foundation, Japan

Javier Ferrer Torregrosa, DPM, Catholic University of Valencia San Vicente Mártir, Spain

Submission Status: Open   |   Submission Deadline: 14 August 2024
 

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders announces a Collection on Advances in minimally invasive orthopedic surgery. This Collection brings together cutting-edge research and clinical insights from the field of orthopedics, shedding light on the latest developments in minimally invasive techniques in orthopedic surgery.


New Content ItemThis Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health & Wellbeing.

Meet the Guest Editors

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Hisashi Koga, MD, PhD, Iwai Medical Foundation, Japan

Dr Hisashi Koga is the Director of the Iwai Medical Foundation's Full-Endoscopic Spine Surgery Clinic. He holds a MD from the University of the Ryukyus Faculty of Medicine and a PhD from the Kumamoto University Graduate School of Medical Sciences.

His research interests are in endoscopic and minimally invasive spinal surgery. Dr Koga serves as an Editorial Board Member for BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.
 

Javier Ferrer Torregrosa, DPM, Catholic University of Valencia San Vicente Mártir, Spain

Dr Javier Ferrer Torregrosa is a Professor of Podiatry and Physiotherapy at the Catholic University of Valencia and director of the Master's Degree in Podiatric Surgery of Minimally Invasive Foot Surgery.

 Dr Ferrer Torregrosa is a distinguished podiatrist and accomplished researcher. He has co-supervised more than six theses achieving the highest honor of Summa Cum Laude. He is also the co-inventor of the European patent for minimally invasive foot surgery (Patent No. 1386330.5 - EP 2997926 A4). He leads the Skeletal Pathologies of the Lower Extremities group, and his research is mainly focused on studies of minimally invasive foot surgery. 

About the Collection

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders announces a Collection on Advances in minimally invasive orthopedic surgery. This Collection brings together cutting-edge research and clinical insights from the field of orthopedics, shedding light on the latest developments in minimally invasive techniques in orthopedic surgery.

Minimally invasive orthopedic surgery has emerged as a transformative approach, offering many advantages over traditional surgical methods. These advancements not only benefit surgical practice but significantly improve patient outcomes and quality of life. By minimizing tissue disruption, reducing postoperative pain, and shortening recovery times, minimally invasive techniques are changing the landscape of orthopedic care.

We welcome submissions that cover a broad range of topics related to minimally invasive orthopedic surgery, including but not limited to:

  • Technological advancements: the latest technologies and tools that enhance minimally invasive procedures, such as robotic-assisted surgery and navigation systems
  • Clinical outcomes: clinical studies and outcomes data comparing minimally invasive techniques with traditional approaches, highlighting patient benefits and reduced recovery times
  • Surgical techniques: innovative approaches, tips, and tricks for performing minimally invasive orthopedic surgeries across various subspecialties
  • Complications and solutions: complications that may arise during minimally invasive procedures and provide insights into their management and prevention
  • Patient selection: criteria for patient selection and the decision-making process for choosing minimally invasive surgery over traditional methods
  • Economic and healthcare impact: economic implications and healthcare system benefits associated with minimally invasive orthopedic surgery
  • Education and training: educational strategies, training programs, and competency assessments for ensuring the successful integration of minimally invasive techniques into orthopedic practice


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  1. An acute Achilles tendon rupture represents a common tendon injury, and its operative methods have been developed over the years. This study aimed to quantify the learning curve for the minimally invasive acut...

    Authors: Yanrui Zhao, Hanzhou Wang, Binzhi Zhao, Shuo Diao, Yuling Gao, Junlin Zhou and Yang Liu
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2024 25:373
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  2. We aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of bilateral decompression with minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) assisted by an ultrasonic bone curette (UBC) for treating severe ...

    Authors: Yuebing Ren, Ying Nian and Tongxin Sun
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2024 25:315
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  3. To assess the clinical safety, accuracy, and efficacy of percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) surgery using an enhanced method of unilateral puncture on the convex side for the treatment of painful osteoporotic vert...

    Authors: Qiuhan Li, Song Wang, Qing Wang, Pijun Yan and Jin Yang
    Citation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2024 25:294
    Content type: Research Published on:

Submission Guidelines

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This Collection welcomes submission of original Research Articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. During the submission process you will be asked whether you are submitting to a Collection, please select "Advances in minimally invasive orthopedic surgery" from the dropdown menu.

Articles will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process and are subject to all of the journal’s standard policies. Articles will be added to the Collection as they are published.

The Editors have no competing interests with the submissions which they handle through the peer review process. The peer review of any submissions for which the Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editorial Board Member who has no competing interests.